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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid PlatinumGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,250 $38,250 $39,950 $42,950 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $32,503 $35,264 $36,830 $39,592 $23,611 $33,207
Cargo Package 225 225 225 225    
Tech Package 1,570 1,570        
Floor mats 210 210 210 210    
Autobahn Package         6,000  
Cargo Package 200 200 200 200    
Tech Package 1,379 1,379        
Floor mats 159 159 159 159    
Autobahn Package         5,760  
Options (change) 2,005 2,005 435 435 6,000 0
Options (change) 1,738 1,738 359 359 5,760 0
Destination 860 860 860 860 770 770
Total Price $38,115 $41,115 $41,245 $44,245 $31,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $35,101 $37,862 $38,049 $40,811 $30,141 $33,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,101
Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid PlatinumGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6230hp I4 H260hp V6230hp I4 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,115$41,115$41,245$44,245$31,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-4,190-4,365-5,490-5,6650-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$36,750$35,755$38,580$31,365$34,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$1,830$4,655$0$3,295
Total Invoice$35,101$37,862$38,049$40,811$30,141$33,977
Adjustments for Features-3,859-4,020-5,065-5,2250-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,242$33,842$32,984$35,586$30,141$33,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,742$4,344$0$3,163

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid PlatinumGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Sunroof    $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio     $50
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot    $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,155$8,330$9,455$9,630$3,965$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$4,365$5,490$5,665$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,859-4,020-5,065-5,2250-673

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in101.5 in
Length197.2 in165.4 in
Width77.2 in70.3 in
Height69.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

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